Southeast Asia in the Pacific Region

Southeast Asia 1

100

Name one country located in South-East Asia

Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.

200

Name one of the countries that was located inside of French Indochina?

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos

300

Who did the United States support during the Vietnam War? South Vietnam or North Vietnam?

South Vietnmam

400

What happened to the Southeast Asian countries after 1945?

They gained independence.

500

What happened in Vietnam in 1954?

Vietnamese forces forced France to give up power and leave.

Southeast Asia 2

100

Name one of the European countries that had colonial rule in Southeast Asia?

Britain, France, Portugal, Netherlands, United States

200

What is the main religion of the Phillipines?

Christianity

300

Name three countries in Southeast Asia in which Buddhism is the main religion today.

Thailand, Myanmar, Laos

400

How did Hinduism and Buddhism come to Southeast Asia?

From India

500

Thailand was the only country in Southeast Asia that was not under colonial rule by 1914. Thailand was known as Siam until 1939. Spain ruled the Philippines for about 350 years. In 1898, however, which country defeated Spain, in which war?

United States in the Spanish-American War

Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region

100

Name one of the major religions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region

Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

200

What is the main religion of Indonesia?

Sunni Islam

300

What is a nationalist?

A person who is devoted to the interests of his or her own. country

400

Who was Pol Pot?

The leader of the Cambodian Communist Party.

500

Many immigrants recently have come to Australia from Asian countries because 

Australia has a high standard of living.

Pacific Region 1

100

Name one country located in the Pacific Region 

Australia, New Zealand, etc.

200

A member of the earliest people in Australia is called an ______?

Aborigine

300

How does the history of Australia and New Zealand help explain why their cultures reflect a British heritage?

Great Britain set up the first colony there.

400

In what year did Australia become independent?

1901

500

What happened in Australia in 1788? 

The British founded the first colony in Australia as a penal colony.

Pacific Region 2

100

The easter island in the Pacific Region is famous for _______?

Large head statues

200

A member of the earliest people of New Zealand is called a _____?

Maori

300

Are the Maori a minority population or majority population in New Zealand?

Minority population (15%)

400

In what year did New Zealand become independent?

1947

500

What is a station?

A large ranch for raising livestock